Penn Quakers vs Princeton Tigers Picks and Predictions January 5th 2026

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Penn Quakers vs Princeton Tigers Betting Preview

The Penn Quakers enter 7-6 and look to extend their perimeter shooting, while the Princeton Tigers aim to defend home court in this Ivy League matchup at Jadwin Gymnasium.

Line Movement and Odds

Princeton opened as the favorite, with the line reflecting confidence in their home-court strength. Current market:

  • Princeton Spread: -2.5 (-115)
  • Penn Spread: +2.5 (-110)
  • Princeton MoneyLine: -153
  • Penn MoneyLine: +124
  • Total: 145.5 (-110)

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Matchup Breakdown

Penn Outlook

Penn averages 74 points per game, with AJ Levine, TJ Power, and Michael Zanoni leading the offense. Their perimeter shooting (39% 3PT, 30th nationally) and rebounding presence highlight balance. Their 7-6 overall mark underscores competitiveness heading into Ivy League play.

Princeton Outlook

Princeton averages 70 points per game, with Jack Stanton, Jackson Hicke, and Jalik Dunkley providing scoring depth. Their perimeter shooting (9 threes per game, 126th nationally) and 4-3 home record highlight offensive strength. Their 4-11 overall record underscores inconsistency despite recent resilience.

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The game hinges on Penn’s ability to maintain perimeter shooting, while Princeton must lean on Stanton and Hicke to pace the offense. If Penn controls tempo and ball movement, their depth should create separation.

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Injuries / Availability

Penn: No injury updates provided.

Princeton: No injury updates provided.

Environment

Jadwin Gymnasium provides Princeton with a strong home-court edge, where they are 4-3 this season. Penn’s balanced offense highlights their ability to compete in Princeton.

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Best Bets and Prediction

Projected Final Score: Penn 75, Princeton 72

  • Penn +2.5 → Best Bet. Their offensive pace and perimeter shooting make them a strong cover candidate.
  • Under 145.5 → Total play. Both teams’ slower pace points toward a combined score below the line.

Penn’s depth and shooting should dictate the game, while Princeton’s offense keeps the spread in play. Expect a competitive contest trending under the total.

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